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Edgard

Louisiana · 2,441 residents · 11.384 sq mi
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Edgard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,321. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,900. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,441
−7%since 2000
from 2,637 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
214 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+17%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Edgard
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,321
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,865 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,736
+29%since 2000
from $10,635 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance16.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−51.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+44%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(121)
Black94.8%(2,499)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(300)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(108)
Black94.2%(2,299)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(47)
Diversity Score16.8%(410)
Diversity Score
17
+48%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.1%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Female
60.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgard, Louisiana?

Edgard, Louisiana has about 2,441 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgard, Louisiana?

The typical household in Edgard, Louisiana earns about $28,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgard, Louisiana expensive?

In Edgard, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $63,900, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Edgard, Louisiana?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Edgard, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgard, Louisiana?

About 23.7% of people in Edgard, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgard, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgard, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 242 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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